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ARTICLE · 13 NOVEMBER 2024

Greek Brain Regain: How Greece Is Winning Back Its Lost Talent

During Greece's economic crisis, over half a million skilled Greeks left the country in search of better job prospects and living conditions abroad. This mass exodus, referred to as the "brain drain.

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Introduction

During Greece's economic crisis, over half a million skilled Greeks left the country in search of better job prospects and living conditions abroad. This mass exodus, referred to as the "brain drain," saw a significant portion of Greece's brightest minds and highly skilled professionals moving overseas. However, recent initiatives, incentives, digital transformations, and improved economic conditions have sparked a new trend known as "brain regain." Greece is now attracting talented Greek professionals back home, including those who held prestigious roles abroad, such as NASA engineers. With programs like the Ministry of Digital Governance's satellite initiative and a comprehensive plan for the Greek diaspora, Greece is creating compelling opportunities for returning talents to contribute to the country's transformation.

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